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Salem Evangelical Lutheran

Church Placed on National Register of Historic Places 2010

NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER

November

Scrip tures

November 3, 2019

Lebanon Lutheran Hour on WLBR-AM 1270

Isaiah 1:10-18 Psalm 32:1-7

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Luke 19:1-10

November 10, 2019

Job 19:23-27a

Psalm 17:1-9 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Luke 20:27-38

November 17, 2019

Malachi 4:1-2a Psalm 98

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Luke 21:5-19

November 24, 2019

Christ the King Sunday

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46

Colossians 1:11-20

Luke 23:33-43

Lebanon Lutheran Co-op

Contact Information:

Office: 53 Chestnut St

Lebanon, PA 17042;

Ph: 717-273-3001;

Email: [email protected]

Web: lebanonlutherans.org

Facebook.com/groups/llcm1483/

Letter from the Pastor 2

Cooperative Ministry 3

Birthdays / Finances 4

Bulletin Board 5-7

Salem Salutations 8

November Calendar

9

Worship Assistants 10

Memorial Gifts and Poinsettias

11

Inside this issue:

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CALL (OR EMAIL!)

THE CHURCH OFFICE IF…. You or a loved one is in

need of prayer.

You or a family member is ill

or hospitalized.

You have returned home

from the hospital.

You are homebound either

permanently or temporarily and desire communion.

There’s a new baby.

A family member dies.

You have moved, are in

college or are in the service.

You would like one of the

pastors to visit you.

You wish to add or remove a name from the prayer list.

You have an announcement

for the bulletin or newsletter.

Help us provide good pastoral care by keeping us informed. Thank you!!!

https://lebanonlutherans.org/congregations/salem/

Sunday Worship…….…. 9:00 a.m. Coffee Hour……………….10:00 a.m. Sunday School ……………10:15 a.m. Office ……………...……….717-272-6151 Email…[email protected] Pastor Ierien…...Cell: 717-679-1058 Pastor Bob Ierien’s Email……[email protected]

Pastor Smith..….Cell: 717-679-4614 Pastor Kristal Smith’s Email……[email protected]

Vicar Davis........Cell: 717- 926-5132 Vicar Jessica Davis’s

[email protected]

LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES – WISHLIST

Men’s & Boy’s Boxers: All Sizes; Bras: All Sizes; Sheet Sets: Twin, Queen

& King; Men’s Deodorant Laundry Detergent; Tissues, Toilet

Paper; Sugar; Flour; Salad Dressing; Pancake Syrup

PLEASE NOTE: UNDERGARMENTS MUST BE BRAND NEW-THE SHEETS DO NOT HAVE TO BE NEW – BUT WASHED &

PLACED IN A BAG. A DONATION BOX IS IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. THANK YOU.


All Saints Day is soon upon us. That day is an occasion to remember and give thanks for

those who have touched us in many ways and have now gone on to their eternal home with

God. With the passing of some, we may feel regret because of unresolved places in our

relationship. With others, we simply miss their hugs, their smiling faces, their words of care

and concern. With still others we may feel sorrow and even relief because the relationship

was so broken that we were unable to navigate it in a way that was manageable on this side

of eternity. What to do with those broken, unresolved places in our lives that continue to

reverberate and affect us today?

I once went on a retreat with a leader who loved playing with words. A phrase he used that

particular retreat was “Healing memories.” That phrase could be understood two ways:

when we bring wonderful, loving memories to mind, they can heal a part of us that is in

pain; alternately, when we bring painful memories to mind, we can reflect on them and

allow God to do some healing work on the memories themselves. I have found that phrase

to be helpful as I sift through memories of friends and loved ones who have died. Some leave

beautiful imprints in my mind and they continue to inspire and instruct me. Others are

more complex, with twinges of regrets of things said and done or things left unsaid and

undone. When I come across those, I try to be still for a moment and hold that memory in

the light of God’s love. What wisdom do I have to share with my younger self? What would

the person say to me now? What is God’s gracious invitation to me in this moment?

How do I allow this to inform my words and actions in the future? Let mercy, forgiveness,

gentleness, peace, hope, and love guide you.

As we receive the graces God gives us through the “Communion of Saints” and “great cloud

of witnesses,” we will experience healing and wholeness in new and renewing ways. Let us

give thanks for the faithful (and not-so-faithful) people who have finished their earthly race

and yet continue to shape us more fully into the love of Christ.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Kristal

Pastor’s Letter


NOVEMBER & DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Attendance

for

September 2019

Birthdays, Attendance, Finances, Etc.

*Includes dividends and interest, memorials, parking rent, facility rent, and miscellaneous income

Average Attendance

Current Envelopes

Other Income*

Benevolence Income

Total Income

Expenditures

Surplus(Deficit) From the Archives Corner

Take a stroll to the archives display case in the parlor

to share with us in thanking individuals who have helped

preserve Salem’s artifacts.

Date Worship

9/01 48

9/08 103

9/15 66

9/22 64

9/29 78

The Lydia/Rachel Circle will meet

On Thursday, November 14th,

at 7 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall

Nov 6 Barbara Hartman 364 N. 4th St Lebanon 17046

Nov 24 Patricia Gartner 1570 Jody Ave Lebanon 17046

Nov 25 Hans Gartner 1570 Jody Avenue Lebanon 17046

Nov 28 Mary Smith 500 Oak St., Box 321 Schaefferstown 17088

Nov 29 Alta Bomberger 10848 Jonestown Road Jonestown 17038

Nov 29 Catherine Kessler Health Ctr, Rm 1880 Lafayette E., 1 Masonic Dr Elizabethtown 17078

72

14,427

4,164

1,550

20,141

39,263

(19,122)

Dec 1 Nancy Becker 360 Timber Blvd Lebanon PA 17042

Dec 10 Joseph Keath 21 Willow Ave Cleona PA 17042

Dec 19 Gladys Sowers Clark Lindsey Vill, Apt 1205, 101 W. Windsor Rd. Urbana IL 61802

Our housekeeper,

Joanne Hayes, is coming

back to work on Nov. 4th

and Enid Medero will be

working until

Dec. 31st..

NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER Bulletin Board

The

Little Free Library has a beautiful new look

thanks to the Lebanon Middle School art students

of Cindy Templin. The books come and go quickly!

We are in need of adult fiction and non-fiction

books and cookbooks. All donations are welcomed

The Co-op Evangelical Outreach Team

POWER PACKS UPDATE—Please continue to save your plastic grocery bags for the Power Pack Project at Southeast School. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall.

Please no Walmart bags. As of this writing, we have been told that 60 eligible families have signed up for the Power Packs. We start the project October 17th. If you have an interest in helping with this project, please see or contact Sharon Martin 717-679-6445. You can sign up to be a volunteer at anytime during the year. You just need some clearances. It seems overwhelming, but if you take it step by step it really is not too difficult. We will help you with the process. The staff at Southeast School is very appreciative that they were able to get this program started at their school. NO CHILD SHOULD GO HUNGRY! PLEASE NOTE: CLEARANCES ARE NOT NEEDED IF YOU VOLUNTEER TO PICK UP THE FOOD AT THE WAREHOUSE BESIDE SUNSET ON NORTH 7TH ST. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH TRUCKS OR VANS THAT CAN TRANSPORT THE FOOD TO THE SCHOOL. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. MEN VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US.

Tours of Old Salem/Chapel

are scheduled:

1. Lebanon Middle School Art Dept. to view stained glass windows, Date TBD

2. Sonrise Tax & Tags in Lebanon,

Sat. Jan. 4, 2020

All of the boxes

received the Lebanon

Middle School

art student touch!

NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER BULLETIN Board

Congregational Meeting Announcements

November 24—Congregational Budget Forum—in Richwine Fellowship Hall after worship The purpose of this forum: to discuss the 2020 Budget

December 8—Congregational Meeting —in Old Salem after worship The purpose of this meeting: to vote on the budget and council members

New this year, the Congregation will be asked to vote on the Synod recommendations for the revisions of amendments to the Constitution.

Copies of the revised amendments can be found in the parlor, and are available upon request by calling the church office.

Council Meeting Highlights Discussed the development of a Task Force to take on Capital Projects within the church, starting

in 2020. Discussed the development of a Capital Campaign letter to raise additional funds to cover the costs

of the repaving of the parking lots. Amendments to the Model Constitution for Congregations from the 2019 Church wide Assembly,

will be voted on at the December 8, 2019, Congregational meeting. Pat Shedlock bequest for a Youth Minister for the Lebanon Lutheran Co-op. Council approved the

recommendation that the bequest of $27,000, be released from Salem’s funds to the Co-op funds. The money will pay for two years of a part time Youth

Minister. The Congregation will vote on the recommendation at the Congregational meeting on December 8, 2019.

Shelter Volunteers Needed! Dec 2-16 Salem will host the Fresh Start Shelter.

You can sign up by using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094ba9a72ea2f85-fresh13

There is also a signup sheet in the Fellowship Hall. You can also call Salem Lutheran Church at

717-272-6151 or the Lebanon Lutheran Co-op office at 717-273-3001 to sign up.

There will be a training session for volunteers on Mon., November 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Poverty PotluckPoverty PotluckPoverty Potluck———

Friday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet HallFriday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet HallFriday, November 8th, 11:30am at the Hebron Banquet Hall How would it feel…

to never have to worry about how much it costs to feed your family?

to have to decide between food or rent?

to not have enough money to feed your family?

This interactive luncheon will explore these scenarios in a very unique way.

Join us for the experience. Cost: $15.00 per person

For tickets go to: https://communityhealthcouncil.com/homelessness/hhaw/

or to the PROBE office located at 303 Chestnut Street #1

Presented by the Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness

and The Lebanon County Council of Human Service Agencies

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094ba9a72ea2f85-fresh13

https://communityhealthcouncil.com/homelessness/hhaw/


The Lebanon High School and

Lebanon Middle School Singers

will be holding their

holiday concert in Old Salem

on Friday, December 20,

at 7:00 pm

All are welcome to begin their Thanksgiving Day by attending the

Thanksgiving Day Service in Old Salem on

Thu., November 28th at 9:00 a.m.

preceded by an organ recital at 8:30 a.m., on the historic Miller organ.

Christmas Eve Worship - 12/24

5:00pm at Salem

7:00pm at Hill

9:00pm at St. James

LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES – BENEFIT DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION!

The annual Lebanon County Christian Ministries Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Lebanon Area Evangelical Free Church, 600 Shepherd St., Jonestown. Buffet style dinner by Country Home Catering. Entertainment will be provided by Pastor Jim and Joanna Lucas from Grace Point Church of the Nazarene.

Individual tickets - $25.00. Table sponsors: $300.00 (8 tickets, reserved seating) We may have a sponsor for a table.

So if you are interested in going, please contact the church office as soon as possible. Thank you. (717-272-6151)

BULLETIN Board

Annual Congregational Meeting

will be held on January 19, 2020

in Richwine Fellowship Hall

with a snow date of January 26, 2020.

******************** Committee Chairs, Auxiliary Groups & Scout Leaders,

submit your annual reports to the church office

between Jan 2nd - 6th (Fri., Jan. 10, 2020 at the latest!)


SAVE THE DATE

Oct 27 One Service 10am @ St.. James

Nov 2 Salem's Holiday Bazaar

Nov 4 Shelter Volunteer Training

Nov 24 Budget Forum

Dec 2-16 Host to Fresh Start Shelter

Dec 8 Congregational Mtg Budget Vote

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 5 pm @ Salem

SALEM SALUTATIONS

Thank you all for my birthday wishes! And a big thank you to Jim and Joanne Foltz who de-livered my fruit basket. It’s always nice to talk with them. -Peggy Witman

Thank you to all the people at Salem for the altar flowers (beautiful, as usual). Thank you for my birthday gift and Marilyn Hollis for both wonderful visits! -Betty Kessler

To my friends at Salem: Thank you so very much for your prayers, cards and concern. I truly appreciate it. Progress is slow so please continue with your prayers. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the Women of Salem for the beautiful flowers. Asante sana, Patti

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ASSISTING MINISTERS

MONEY COUNTERS

Alan Bomgardner & Laurie Bomgardner

Bev & Kurt Kauffman

Hans & Patti Gartner

Ed & Shirley McGowan

Ed & Shirley McGowan

COFFEE HOUR DeadlineDeadlineDeadline

For Dec. Newsletter

Fri. Nov 15

ALTAR GUILD

Sandy & Wayne Miller Tara Boltz, Alice Loych

Linda Brandt, Deb DiPasquale & Alice Loych

Martene Firestine, Sharon Martin

Elita Galbraith & Nancy Ruoss

USHERS

Alan Bomgardner, Gil Mason, Greg Weaver

Tad Redinger & Nancy Ruoss

Lisa Peters, Brenda Waltermyer, Scott DeLong, Jeff Sherk

Joe DiPasquale & Kurt Kauffman Volunteers

LAY READERS

GREETERS

SOUND SYSTEM

NURSERY

ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERERS

ACOLYTES

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Ed McGowan

(Old Salem)

Joe DiPasquale

Tara Boltz

Ed McGowan

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Kathy Santana & Andrea Speraw

Jenni Snyder & Lisa Peters

Christal & Dave Burns

Brenda Waltermyer & Linda Brandt

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Marilyn Hollis

Elita Galbraith

Kathy Haberkost

Patti Gartner

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Sharon Bomgardner

Elita Galbraith

Deb DiPasquale

Lisa Peters

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

11/28

Raven Santana

Jonah Dubbs

Sierra Margut

Sarah Speraw

Josh Speraw-Thanksgiving

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

John Sheaf

Anne Smith

Scott DeLong

Tim Frye

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Hans Gartner

Scott DeLong

Bob Hunter

Bev Kauffman

12/01

12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

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12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

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12/22

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11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Sharon Martin

Mary Miller

Jim & Cathy Weisenberger

John & Peggy Witman

12/01

12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

Jenni & Duke Snyder

Mary Miller

Sharon Martin

Jim & Cathy Weisenberger

John & Peggy Witman

12/01

12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

Debbie Gates

John Sheaf

Anne Smith

Scott DeLong

Tim Frye

Alice Loych

Deb Perlaki

Louise Pouss

Tom Richwine

Anne Smith

COMMUNION ASSISTANTS

11/03

11/10

11/17

11/24

Tina Zellers

Tara Boltz

Linda Brandt

Deb DiPasquale

12/01

12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

Greg Haberkost

Kathy Haberkost

Bev Kauffman

Alice Loych

Lisa Peters

Tara Boltz

Brenda Waltermyer

Sunday Sch. Progrm

No Nursery

No Nursery

12/01

12/08

12/15

12/22

12/29

Elita Galbraith & Deb Perlaki

Susie Garrett & Patti Gartner

Martene Firestine & Morgan Firestine

Sharon Bomgardner & Laurie Bomgardner

Tina Zellers & Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin

Sharon, Laurie Bomgardner

Mary Miller

Martene Firestine

Debra DiPasquale

First

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Christmas Eve

Worship Services

5 p.m. at Salem,

7 p.m. at Hill,

9 p.m. at Saint James

Worship at

Salem

8:30am Thu

Nov 28

http://www.stlukedunellen.org/Apostle/1010/index.html


DRIVERS ARE NEEDED for poinsettia delivery. Please contact Marilyn Hollis (717-228-9911,

[email protected]) or call the church office to volunteer.

$5.00 per gift - Please print clearly.

In HONOR of (living):

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

Presented by: ___________________________________________________________

In MEMORY of (deceased): _______________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________

Presented by:_____________________________________________

Check Cash Amount: $___________

Make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church”

Donation for Memorial Gifts to be given to 80+, Shut-In & Nursing Home residents

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Look for the order desk on

Sundays!

Please note: Plants bought in “honor of” or in “memory of” are

given to our shut-ins & nursing home residents.

Plants that you

“purchase to keep” can be taken

home with you!

Memorial Gifts & Poinsettias

$5.00 per plant - Please print clearly.

NAME: ____________________________________________

Order form to PURCHASE a poinsettia plant for yourself

Number and Color of plants you want to buy for yourself

Red_______ Pink_______ Maroon________

Check Cash Amount: $___________

Make checks payable to “Salem Lutheran Church”

Purchase Poinsettias to keep:

Christmas time will be here before you know it. Salem is again giving mem-

bers that are 80 + years old and members in nursing homes a gift from Sa-

lem. This year the people have a choice of a poinsettia plant, a store gift

card, or a certificate that they can use in the nursing home. The people of

Salem will have the opportunity to honor their family members by dedicat-

ing monies for these gifts either ‘in memory of’ or “in honor of’ their loved

ones. The cost is $5.00 per memorial.

Salem Evangelical

Lutheran Church

119 North 8th Street

Lebanon, PA 17046


The mission of Salem Evangelical Lutheran church is

to go, listen, serve, and LOVE all people

as disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Church Staff: The Revs. Robert Ierien and Kristal Smith, Pastors

Jess Davis, Vicar; Mark S. Dimick, Cantor Louise Pouss, Junior & Bell Choir Director

Crystal Nace, Treasurer; Alta Bomberger, Asst. Treasurer/Financial Secretary Joanne Hayes, Housekeeper; Mary Lynne Mulligan, Church Secretary

The Congregation Council: Tara Boltz; Laurie Bomgardner; Scott DeLong; Linda Ebling;

Mike Firestine, Vice President; Joanne Foltz; Shirley McGowan. President; Crystal Nace, Secretary/Treasurer; John Sheaf

Salem’s Board Reps. to the Lebanon Lutheran Cooperative Ministry: Debra Gates & Crystal Nace

2019

NEWSLETTER

‘The many...one body in Christ, and members one of another’ who carry out God’s work in many un-sung ways:

All of you!!

Nonprofit Organ.

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